Answer:
one and 1/6 cups (1 1/6)
Step-by-step explanation:
2/3 + 1/2
TOTAL means addition.
To add 2/3 and 1/2, we must first find the lowest common denominator (LCD).
The denominator of 2/3 is 3.
The denominator of 1/2 is 2.
Now, we list the multiples of the denominator and find the lowest multiple they have in common.
3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15
2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
The lowest number they have in common is 6.
Second, we change the denominators to 6.
In 2/3, to make 3 into 6, we have to multiply it by 2.
Since we're multiplying the denominator by 2, the numerator will be multiplied by 2 as well.
2/3 x 2/2 = 4/6
Now we do the same for 1/2.
1/2 x 3/3 = 3/6
Now, we add the new fractions.
4/6 + 3/6 = 7/6
7/6 = 1 1/6 (one and 1/6 cups).
